Over the years, many governors have dumped PDP for APC, saying they wanted better cooperation with the federal government or were unhappy with how their former party was being managed.
Sheriff Oborevwori
Delta State witnessed a major political change on Wednesday when Governor Sheriff Oborevwori left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This happened even though Delta had been ruled by the PDP since 1999, making Oborevwori’s decision a big move in the state’s politics.
Oborevwori’s defection is not an isolated event. It is part of a growing wave of sitting governors moving from the PDP to the APC.
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Dave Umahi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State left the PDP in November 2020 during his second term.
He moved to the APC and gave reasons related to better treatment for his region and the need for more development projects under the leadership at the center.
Ben Ayade
In May 2021, Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade also switched from PDP to APC.
He believed aligning with the government at the center would help him bring more projects in areas like infrastructure and industry to his state.
Bello Metawalle
Bello Matawalle, Governor of Zamfara State, joined the APC in June 2021 after political unrest in his state.
His move was seen as a way to find peace and secure his political future during a very unstable time.
Aminu Tambuwal
Aminu Tambuwal, who governs Sokoto State, once left PDP for APC before the 2015 elections.
He later returned to PDP in 2018, but talks about him going back to APC have not fully disappeared, showing that his political journey has been full of changes.
Aliyu Wamakko
Aliyu Wamakko, who once ruled Sokoto State, switched to the APC in 2014 while still in office. His early defection was important for the APC as it helped the party grow stronger ahead of the 2015 general elections.
Abdulfatah Ahmed
Former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed also left PDP for APC in 2014 during the time known as the “political tsunami” in Kwara State. He made the move alongside Bukola Saraki.
Even though Ahmed later returned to the PDP, his earlier defection played a major role in changing Kwara’s political story.
The trend of governors leaving the PDP shows that political loyalty can easily change depending on situations.
With Oborevwori’s fresh move to APC, there may be more political changes ahead, especially in places where the PDP once had firm control.
